Our Doctors
Dr Carl Leong
Carl is originally from London, growing up between the UK and France. Prior to immigrating to Australia in pursuit of a career in medicine, Carl studied at Manchester and Cambridge and worked as an engineer in the Netherlands and Germany. After studying medicine in Sydney (BMBS), he undertook hospital training in NSW and at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide before completing his Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners. Carl has been a Director of Colonel Light Medical Centre since 2014. He has special interest and skills in paediatrics, minor surgical procedures, mental health, men's health, and chronic condition management. Carl is happy to consult in French. |
Dr Matthew Rathjen
Matthew graduated from the University of Adelaide (MBBS) in 2003. He completed internship and a year of residency at the Royal Adelaide Hospital before undertaking 5 years of service in the Australian Regular Army. During this time, he completed Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners. Following discharge from the Regular Army, Matthew has worked in civilian General Practice whilst maintaining an association with the military as a member of the specialist reserve. He has special interest and skills in sports medicine, mental health, preventative health, minor surgical procedures, paediatrics, sexual health, aviation medicine, and underwater medicine. |
Dr Linh Tam Doan
Linh studied pharmacy at University of Adelaide (BPharm) and medicine at Flinders University (BMBS). She undertook general hospital training at Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin & Modbury Hospital before completing her Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners. Linh has special interest and skills in women's health, disease prevention, and the use of clinical hypnotherapy in conjunction with other psychological therapies for behavioural change, including for smoking cessation, weight loss and improving mental wellbeing. She maintains accreditation for obstetric shared care. Linh's standard appointments are longer and different fees apply. She is happy to consult in Vietnamese. Website: www.linhtamdoan.com
Linh studied pharmacy at University of Adelaide (BPharm) and medicine at Flinders University (BMBS). She undertook general hospital training at Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin & Modbury Hospital before completing her Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners. Linh has special interest and skills in women's health, disease prevention, and the use of clinical hypnotherapy in conjunction with other psychological therapies for behavioural change, including for smoking cessation, weight loss and improving mental wellbeing. She maintains accreditation for obstetric shared care. Linh's standard appointments are longer and different fees apply. She is happy to consult in Vietnamese. Website: www.linhtamdoan.com
Our Allied Health Specialists
Wendy Bampton | Physiotherapy
Since graduating in 1983, Wendy has worked as a physiotherapist in rural and metropolitan hospitals in SA, including Port Pirie, Wallaroo, St Andrews and Memorial Hospitals, as well as in private practice. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Physiotherapy, a Masters of Physiotherapy (rural and remote) and a Diploma of Population Health. Wendy has skills and experience in specialised physiotherapy services, including orthopaedics, geriatrics, health promotion and falls prevention, and photoblomodulation. She provides general physiotherapy across the lifespan. |
Joanna Tan | Physiotherapy
Since graduating in 1995, Jo has worked as a physiotherapist in hospitals all around Australia, including The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Royal Darwin Hospital, and the Repatriation Hospital and Women's and Children's Hospitals in Adelaide, as well as in private practice. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Physiotherapy and a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management. Most recently, Jo has been working in Community Health, providing specialised physiotherapy services, such as chronic conditions management, falls/balance assessments, exercise classes, and home visits. She provides general physiotherapy across the lifespan. |
Bonny Zhang | Podiatry
Bonny graduated from University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Podiatry degree in 2014. Her podiatric experience includes dealing with both low and high risk feet, wound care management, diabetes assessment, general biomechanics, and paediatrics. |
Rebecca Greco | Dietetics
With a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from Flinders University, alongside receiving First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide for her work with improving eating patterns during pregnancy, Rebecca brings a wealth of nutritional knowledge to Colonel Light Medical. Rebecca believes in an individualised approach to improve your health with food as medicine with simple, easy and realistic strategies. She has experience with medical specialities including gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, diabetes and weight management. Rebecca consults at our practice on Wednesdays and Saturdays. |
Himani Bhatia | Registered Psychologist
Himani has a Master's Degree in Psychology and has been working as a registered psychologist, in a wide variety of clinical settings, since 2010. She is experienced in assisting clients to cope with a range of life and mental health issues and has a special interest in anxiety disorders. Himani combines a warm and personable manner with a best-practice approach to therapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, relaxation therapies, and evidence-based couple therapy (the Gottman Method). |
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Our Nurse
Kathryn is our registered nurse and manages first aid, dressings, immunisations.
Our Practice Manager
Heather is our practice manager. She will assist you with any inquiries about accounts.
Our Receptionists
Kathryn and Kelly are our reception staff.